Computational Designer

HDR
Chicago, NY
Job Description
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We are seeking a skilled Computational Designer to join our team, responsible for crafting and deploying innovative computational design strategies, tools, and workflows to augment the architectural design process at diverse stages.

Requirements

  • Craft and deploy innovative computational design strategies, tools, and workflows to augment the architectural design process at diverse stages.
  • Engage clients by showcasing the benefits of computational design solutions customized to meet unique needs and solve specific challenges.
  • Develop and deploy custom scripts, plug‐ins, and data pipelines to accelerate design exploration and automated performance analysis.
  • Build and maintain reusable parametric models that support every project phase, from concept through construction documentation.
  • Lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring clear coordination and timely delivery of computational deliverables.
  • Work closely with internal teams to integrate computational design solutions into project workflows for seamless implementation and adoption.
  • Embed client‐focused data and automated analytics into planning and design decisions to elevate project quality.
  • Conduct original research, publish findings in peer‐reviewed venues, and present insights at industry conferences to advance thought leadership.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time away
  • Parental leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Tuition reimbursement
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